Reliquary of one of the Theban Martyrs

Unknown17th century (1st half) - 17th century (2nd half)

Museu de São Roque
Lisboa, Portugal

This piece is a sculpture reliquary richly ornamented with gilt and polychrome wood. The hands and face are well shaped. The figure shows a Roman soldier dressed with a gown and a cope, holding a palm in the right hand, the symbol of martyrdom.

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Title: Reliquary of one of the Theban Martyrs
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: Unknown
Date: 17th century (1st half) - 17th century (2nd half)
Physical Dimensions: w50,5 x h70 x d30,4 cm (Total)
Type: Sculture/reliquary
Rights: Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
External Link: Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
Medium: Gilt and polychrome wood, metal and glass
Provenance: This is one of seven reliquary sculptures of equal size representing the Holy Martyrs of the Theban Legian , who became famous in the early Middle Ages, after their martyrdom in Switzerland, in the 4th century. These reliquaries were donated to the Church of São Roque by the widow of John of Borgia, in early 17th century, as part of the Borgian original donation of 1587., Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
Manufactured: Portugal, Portugal

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